American Medical Association

All About Cannabis Pharmacology

Pain expert Samer Narouze, MD, PhD talks about the pharmacology of cannabis, including the chemical structures, mechanism of action in the body, and pharmacodynamics of cannabinoids. This episode also addresses clinical information related to potential drug-drug interactions and adverse events…

AI and Precision Health

Within the Artificial Intelligence Learning Series, learners will be introduced to keys concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in health care. This module on AI and precision health will enable you to define precision health and…

Rising From the Ashes – Addressing Burnout in Infection Prevention

In this episode of Stories of Care, host Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH, is joined by Susy Hota, MD, MSc, to discuss infection prevention, health care equity, and the impact of the pandemic on burnout among health care professionals. Dr Hota…

Caring for Patients With Prolonged Symptoms and Concerns About Lyme Disease

This module briefly touches on the etiology and symptoms of early/localized and disseminated Lyme disease, but the key focus is to help physicians navigate interactions with patients who have prolonged and unexplained symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease. This includes…

Patient Portal Optimization – Engage Patients While Minimizing Care Team Burden

Patient portals have revolutionized how health care teams interact with patients to create a dynamic and open partnership. At a time when patients expect effortless communication and accessible, up-to-date information, patient portals provide a central location on which to build…

Is Consent for Chronic Care Management Required Regularly?

Chronic care management (CCM) includes patient care coordination services such as care planning, care management, help with transitions of care, and support with achieving health goals while prioritizing continuity of care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires…

Are The Joint Commission Standards the Only Standards to Which The Joint Commission Holds Accredited Health Care Organizations Accountable?

Over-interpretation or misinterpretation of required standards for Joint Commission accreditation may lead to overly strict policies, unnecessary tasks, and inefficient processes. Health care organizations may establish internal requirements well beyond Joint Commission standards. When health care organizations fall short of…

Does the Number of Vital Signs Recorded During an Outpatient Visit Affect Billing?

In 2021, significant changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPTÆ) Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes went into effect. With the previous standards from 1995 and 1997, there were three main components that contributed to determining the appropriate level of service…

Does the Number of Vital Signs Recorded During an Outpatient Visit Affect Billing?

In 2021, significant changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPTÆ) Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes went into effect. With the previous standards from 1995 and 1997, there were three main components that contributed to determining the appropriate level of service…